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Meet the longshot in the PA-3 Democratic primary
Shaun Griffith believes his “people over profit” message is louder than the ones coming from seasoned politicians
Campaigns & Elections
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Politics
PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: American Federation of Government Employees endorses Sharif Street while women-led PACs back Ala Stanford
Major labor unions continue to throw their support behind Street in the race
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sans Stanford, Dems Rabb and Street meet for PA-3 debate on Wednesday
Ala Stanford dropped out of WHYY’s Democratic primary debate hours before it was set to begin
Philadelphia
Politics
Report: Center City Philadelphia is ‘on a roll’ despite concerns with taxes, transit and homelessness
The Center City District released its annual report on Wednesday showing growth in multiple areas
Economic Development
Politics
Sights, sounds and Steelers fans: On the ground at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Leaders in the Steel City hope the primetime spotlight will lead to economic growth
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
NFL Draft Week Q&A with VisitPittsburgh CEO Jerad Bachar
Pittsburgh has prepared to be the center of the football world this week
Philadelphia
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Policy
Philadelphia City Council passes ‘ICE OUT’ legislation out of committee
Council can get the legislative package across the finish line as early as April 23
cannabis
Policy
Poll: Pennsylvanians across party lines support a regulated cannabis marketplace
A survey conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research found that 69% of likely voters support regulation and taxation of adult-use cannabis
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Summer Lee says she condemns ‘all forms of hate’ while defending controversial decision to appear with Hasan Piker
U.S. Rep. Lee is scheduled to appear alongside Piker, who has espoused antisemitism and anti-American sentiment, at campaign rallies in Michigan on Tuesday
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ask the Experts: Local transit leaders mind the gaps
Public transportation heads from across the state talk about how shortfalls in funding, staffing, routes and more are impacting services
News & Politics
Politics
Pennsylvania’s major 2026 events get a Philadelphia pep rally
State and local officials promoted the commonwealth’s slate of special events at a rally in Philadelphia Tuesday
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Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer
The leader of the Philly-area transit system provides an update on operations and funding issues
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia officials, labor leaders rally against ICE presence at Philadelphia International Airport
Union leaders called for the government to restore pay to TSA and get ICE out of PHL
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Morgan Cephas’s millennial message in the PA-3 primary: Be bold
The chair of the state House Philadelphia Delegation wants to upend the status quo in Washington and the Democratic Party
News & Politics
Politics
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee introduces articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi
Lee’s articles of impeachment against Bondi cite her inaction around the Jeffrey Epstein files
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Inside Chris Rabb’s unapologetically progressive PA-3 primary campaign
The outspoken state legislator is among several candidates vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans in the Third Congressional District.
Philadelphia
Politics
Philly Mayor Parker’s $7B budget - by the numbers
Parker outlines her third annual budget in front of City Council Thursday morning
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia’s Open Streets report reveals massive benefits carless events have for Center City businesses
The Center City District released its report on the outcome and future vision of the Open Streets program on Tuesday
Philadelphia
Politics
Four for Friday: Philadelphia weekly roundup
SEPTA gets a bump while “intoxicating substances” are on watch
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Bob Brooks receives Working Families Party endorsement in PA-7 race
The firefighters union leader adds the progressive group’s support to his list of endorsements
